Climb to Power [Akira, Reida, Safira]

REIDA RAY COPELAND

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AKIRA TAIRITSU

There was a slight narrow of his eyes at Safira’s commentary, though it left him contemplating if this truly was a den which housed so many turncoats. Curious. Regardless, intention had been clear about being forthright and that was currently his only move worth any weight, a hand idly gesturing though before responding to the Arrancar did the words direct to Reida.

."Your former superior is seeking you out. I owe you my life so for that, I offer my assistance in remaining low should it be necessary.”

Then did his golden iris fall upon Safira once again, a confident foot forward as he’d speak plainly and without hesitation. It was clear by this display that Akira didn’t intend to fallback during this conversation, letting Reida act as she saw fit, whether listening or not. This woman was the ticket to acquiring not only the necessary ingredients for his response to the Gotei but genuine opportunity to finally return to that land. One day.

."What I desire is harm to the Gotei United. I’ve come to believe you’re capable of providing me with the necessary resources to achieve the building of a weapon, which in tandem with the ambitious and emboldened could bring about mass devastation. I’ll carve a scar into that organization. I offer my services in return, including insight into Soul Society and methods of striking at them beyond mere blade and teeth.”

Akira though swiftly added.

."There is a condition I must add, I won’t actively raise my blade against unnecessary casualties. There is a fine line between necessary sacrifice and outright malice for the sake of malice, though you don’t seem like the type to do so without a plan around it.”

Truth is he left out anything to do with the Vandenreich on purpose, his relationship with them felt a little odd. Many so far had been more than content at bowing their heads, though there was a level of acknowledgement on the why. Fortunately for them, Akira was willing to be the monster that the Gotei had forged so long ago.

SAFIRA | RED DWARF

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AKIRA TAIRITSU

There was a twitch in the left eye at being referred to as Shinigami, revealing such information about himself couldn’t actually hurt could it? Hrm. Akira offered an idle exhale though, glancing around the room before responding with a cautious tone. It was not out of mistrust though, merely recalling his own vision on this felt constricting around the throat.

."The Gotei has had many invaders, taking Soul Society is the desire of a conqueror. I’m not susceptible to being referred to as Shinigami nor do I think any could be labeled former allies. Those allies died. They create monsters of their own making only to bring the blade down and blame it on a weak will or happen chance. For once…”

He let out a small hiss.

."Just once, the monster they made has to bite back. My reason is as boring as anyone else's, they took my friends, they took my home and even my species.”

It was the first time Akira had ever willingly demonstrated the following, though a reiatsu that was often deep and potent, mimicking the waves that lapped against coastlines unveiled a secret as he focused for the briefest moment. That small slither of time felt like eternity, lurking beneath the currents a slumbering Hollow energy that resonated through each nerve within the mans core. A sharp gasp followed to return it back to its normal form, hands shaking out of both fear and acknowledgement that some part of him just accepted. Zathrusta existed.

."I won’t pretend this is a sob story unique to me, I’m just one of phew willing to act upon it.”

SAFIRA | RED DWARF

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AKIRA TAIRITSU

Akira’s eyes narrowed a little at the response from Safira, an odd situation to hear an Arrancar confess they’re inadequate for the time being. There was the briefest moment of silent staring, letting his golden iris see beyond the basic physical world and into her spiritual energy, seeking out any oddities or clear signs of an issue.

."What complications have arisen to cause this lack of ability? You refer to Africa I presume?”

He finally spoke after those moments.

SAFIRA | RED DWARF

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AKIRA TAIRITSU

A brow raised though gaze averted, an annoying grunt resonating that patience when it came to affairs of intrigue was not within his cards. The man moving though to lean against a nearby wall, glancing at Safira as she mentioned knitting and returned them over to the further wall, a contemplative hum occurring.

."Knit yourself together? That sounds odd, considering most Arrancar have a form of regeneration. Care to elaborate a little? I doubt it is as simple as your regeneration isn’t functioning correctly.”

SAFIRA | RED DWARF

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